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J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2020; 81(04): 442-449
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713940
Surgical Approaches to the Orbit
Review Article

Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Intra- and Extraconal Orbital Pathologies

Katie Melder
1   Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
,
Nathan Zwagerman
2   Department of Neurological Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
,
Paul A. Gardner
3   Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
,
Eric W. Wang
1   Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Abstract

Endoscopic endonasal approaches offer an important alternative in the management of posterior inferomedial orbital pathology. Beginning with endoscopic orbital decompressions for Graves' disease, the endonasal corridor for the management of intra- and extraconal pathologies has continued to evolve. Endonasal removal of orbital cavernous hemangiomas is well described in the literature; however, many other benign and malignant pathologies of the medial orbit can be accessed through this approach. Advantages of the endonasal approach include improved visualization and decreased manipulation of orbital contents in the medial and posterior orbit. Additionally, for tumors that extend from the paranasal sinuses into the orbit, this corridor may be ideal for concurrent management. The current literature for this approach will be reviewed including the oncologic results, complications, limitations, and reconstructive needs along with pertinent anatomy. In addition, data from our own institution will be reviewed.

Keywords

Endoscopic Endonasal Approach - endoscopy - orbit - orbital - cavernous hemangioma


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Article published online:
14 August 2020

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